Prop Oscars are seen backstage during rehearsals for the 85th Academy Awards Wednesday.

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Sarika Jagtiani
The News Journal

Producer-writer-voice actor Seth MacFarlane - who has more job titles than we have space to print them - has been prepping for months for his hosting gig. That includes dance lessons, so expect to see at least an attempt at some fancy footwork.

Another tidbit we know is that producers are going to try to accomplish what the Grammys have done for years, which is to make it a must-watch for not only the winners and losers but for the performances. That means a salute to the modern film musical, including numbers by Jennifer Hudson from ...